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Real phrases for the konbini, the restaurant, the train — each with romaji and English, ready to use the second you land.

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Intermediate 食べ歩きはご遠慮ください

That Sign Is Not Saying Please Be Careful. Japanese Has a Way of Saying No Without the Word No.

tabearuki wa go-enryo kudasai · Please refrain from eating while walking.

cultural-explainer #japanetiquette

Why Leaving a Tip in Japan Backfires Survival

Why Leaving a Tip in Japan Backfires

otsuri wa ii desu · Keep the change / the change is fine

Etiquette Wedge #japanetiquette

Need a Bathroom in Japan? Say THIS — Not 'Toilet Doko' Survival

Need a Bathroom in Japan? Say THIS — Not 'Toilet Doko'

Toire, o-kari shite mo ii desu ka? · May I use your restroom?

Etiquette #japanetiquette

It's Pouring in Japan — and There's a Machine by Every Door You're Walking Past Survival

It's Pouring in Japan — and There's a Machine by Every Door You're Walking Past

kasa-bukuro · umbrella sleeve

Cultural Wedge #japanetiquette

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